Perfect Shake Panel
The distinctive charmand richness of real wood without the maintenance
Installation
General information
The following instructions allow for the expansion and contraction of the material.
1- Always begin the installation from left to rightand make sure that a wall is completed before beginning a new one. Always begin at thelowest part of the structure.
2- Always insert nail in the center of the slot at intervals of 16" (40.6 cm). (figure 1)
3- Never completely hammer the nail in. Leavea gap of 1/16" (0.2 cm). (figure 2)
4- Make sure that all pieces are properly joinedtogether. (figure 3)
5- When using j-trim, leave a space of 3/16" (0.5 cm) between the trim and the siding. (figure 4)
Note: To cut the material, it is recommended to usea blade with 12 to 16 teeth per inch (2.5 cm) and to useit in the reversed position for a better finish.
Installation steps
1- To begin, install the starter strip. Make sure thatthe horizontal starting line is perfectly level andsquare with the wall. (figure A)
Différents modèles existent et peuvent être différents de l'illustration.
2- Cut the left side of the panel in a straight line. Insert panel into trim or decorative Corner whichshould be set at 1 7/8" (47.8 cm) from the wall extremity. Measure the wall length to determine where to cut your first panel in order to avoid having avery small piece at the right end of the wall (figure B).
3- Install the following panel by hooking it intothe starter strip and sliding over the previouspanel. Make sure that the tabs on both sidesare locked together and spaced equally. (figure C)
Installation:
35 C (95 F) spacing between panels: 0.17" (0.4 cm)
20 C (68 F) spacing between panels 0.22" (0.5 cm)
5 C (41 F) spacing between panels 0.27" (0.7 cm)
4- For each panel, after positioning the panel atthe proper spacing for the installation temperature, install a nail in the center hole of the panel. The panel will move evenly in both directionsfrom the center out in the case of retraction orexpansion.(figure D)
n.b. If you have a piece of a panel, drill a holeat the center of the panel (diameter 1/8" (0.32 cm)), at thesame height as the other installation holes. Each full panel should use a minimum of 6 nails.
5- To eliminate stacking seams over seams, stagger subsequent courses in 8" (20.3 cm) increments. Alternate for the following rows.
6- When you have finished two adjacent walls, install the first Corner by sliding it on the starterstrip and nail in the top slot (x). (figure E)
Set the following Corners by inserting the bottom hook in the space on the top of the inferior pieceand set the top. (figure F)
N.B It is important to make sure that the rows on adjacent walls are of the same height.
- If you need to fix the siding at an area other than the oblong nail hole, at a concealed spot on the panel, drill a hole larger than the nail body but smaller than the nail head to permit retraction/expansion.
- Do not fix accessories directly on the siding. The fasteners must be fixed on a solid surface.
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Perfect Shake Panel
The distinctive charmand richness of real wood without the maintenance
Warranty
Quality warranty
Novik Hand-Split Shake, Hand-Laid Brick, Hand-Cut Stone, RoughSawn, Perfect Shake, Cedar Plank & Half-Round panels are made to respond to the industry’s high standards and North America’s very strict specifications.
Opting for continuous improvements in our products, we are able to provide a transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty.
This warranty supersedes all other warranties, liabilities and obligations; whether oral, written or implied.
Terms
Novik Inc. offers a warranty to the original homeowner for the replacement of any product when installed in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions and exposed to normal weather conditions. Novik Inc. also warrants that all sidings will be free from manufacturing defects. These defects include cracking, warping, peeling or excessive discoloration.
Registration and warranty transfer
This warranty will be valid only after the original homeowner completes the warranty registration form and returns it to Novik Inc. along with a copy of the proof of purchase & installation contract. (See below for original owner schedule).
Coverage of the Limited Lifetime Warranty
Number of years
after installation |
Covered warranty
on prorata basis |
| 0-7 |
100 % |
| 8 |
80 % |
| 9 |
70 % |
| 10 |
60 % |
| 11 |
50 % |
| 12 |
30 % |
| 13 |
20 % |
| 14 and more |
10 % |
The warranty can only be transferred once by the original owner to an immediate subsequent purchaser (transferee). Upon this transfer, the siding will be covered under the Transferee Warranty coverage schedule and is calculated from the original date of siding installation. It is important that Novik Inc. be notified of the property transfer and documentary proof of this transfer be submitted to Novik Inc. to ensure coverage. (See below for transferee schedule).
Transferee schedule
Number of years
after installation |
Coverage warranty
on prorata basis |
| 0-5 |
100% |
| 6 |
80% |
| 7 |
60% |
| 8 |
40% |
| 9 |
20% |
| 10 and more |
10% |
Limitations
Noviks’ warranty does not provide protection against any damage caused by events beyond normal weather conditions, including but not limited to:
- Misuse, negligence or improper installation;
- Pollution, mildew, exposure to chemical products or inappropriate cleaners;
- Alterations to siding like painting or varnish;
- Improper handling or storage;
- Defects in material or wall in which Novik Inc. siding was installed, caused by movement, cracking or setting of wall or foundation of building;
- Impact of foreign objects, hail, lightning, fire, hurricanes, tornados or any other catastrophic phenomena of nature;
- Vandalism and intentional damage.
Geographic situation, sunlight exposure, air quality and climatic factors may gradually weather the siding. If the siding is determined by Novik Inc. to have faded beyond normal expectations, Novik Inc. will replace defective material.
Novik Inc.reserves the right to discontinue or modify any of its products without prior notice. Novik Inc. shall not be liable for variations in color or gloss compared to product that has been installed and exposed to normal weather conditions.
Warranty Claims
The buyer has to provide a written description of the damage and manufacturing defect together with original proof of purchase to the following address:
Novik Inc.
Customer Service Department
160 des Grands-Lacs Street
St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Qc) Canada
G3A 2K1
The consumer must provide date of installation and proof of property ownership. The claimant may be required to submit a sample of the defective materials for analysis. Novik Inc. will analyze the material claimed to be defective and determine the validity of the claim.
For your protection
Novik Inc. siding is a very low maintenance product but is made of polypropylene. Common sense should be used to keep siding from melting or burning. It is important that all sources of heat and flames and combustible materials like dry leaves, trash, etc., be kept away from Novik siding.
If the original homeowner or transferee is shown to have neglected to provide proper maintenance to the siding, this warranty will be null and void.
